2018 PGK to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.6372 KGS

YEARLY LOW

20.2560 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.8268 KGS

2018 PGK to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 21.6372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 20.2560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3812 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.4240 to the December average rate of 20.4083, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.6372 was down 2.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 22.1828, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 108,186 KGS

2017 Average 107,790 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 101,280 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,905.80 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.5255

20.3068

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to KGS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 21.1244, compared to 20.5292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.1244

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.5292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.5122 KGS (High: 21.4577 / Low: 20.9455). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1267 KGS (High: 20.8336 / Low: 20.7069).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5122

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1267

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1809 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1809

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 21.4240) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.8329), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4089 (-1.87%).

2018 Avg (January) 21.4240

2017 Avg (January) 21.8329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.6372	21.2385	21.4240
February	21.4577	20.9455	21.2431
March	21.3332	20.9286	21.1443
April	21.1824	20.9399	21.0684
May	21.1932	20.8068	20.9937
June	21.0227	20.6227	20.8730
July	20.8336	20.7069	20.7530
August	20.7168	20.5240	20.5910
September	20.6532	20.4674	20.5049
October	20.5538	20.3956	20.4538
November	20.6137	20.3837	20.4640
December	20.5149	20.2560	20.4083